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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 06:32 AM
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Looking for thoughts on adding a body lift. Just finished a 4" suspension lift and it looks like I might need a little more height. The height is ok right now but I have bumpers and a winch going on soon. Ant pictures would also help.

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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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First what size of tires will you be running? What kind of wheeling will you be useing it for mostly? And finally pictures!!!
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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Need more height for what, exactly?
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 07:04 AM
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Here's ours 4" suspensions,2" body sitting on 35's
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 07:41 AM
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Unless you plan on running 40's, that is too much lift imo
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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Go for it. Everyone's going to have their own opinion on looks and how well it will "function" for you.

Personally, i like the 1.25" BL Rough Country makes, mainly cause they have an adapter for my 6-speed shifter. Plus BL give you more flex over an equal number of suspension lift. 1" BL allows tire to travel 1" more up. 1" Coil Lift allows for 1/2" up and 1/2" down.

I'll be putting on my 1.25" BL before my 4" lift. Mainly because I haven't acquired all the components i want for my 4" lift.
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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Right now running 35" Cepek Crushers on black aluminum 16x8's. Just think it looks close. Will be used for Sao
Ily driving and moderate wheeling.
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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Sorry..... That's suppose to be "daily" driving and....
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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Just cut your fenders. That will give you the clearance you are wanting and cost nothing but a blade
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by OneTactical
Looking for thoughts on adding a body lift. Just finished a 4" suspension lift and it looks like I might need a little more height. The height is ok right now but I have bumpers and a winch going on soon. Ant pictures would also help.

Thanks
I have a 4in lift with 1.25 rough country body lift and love the extra lift. I also have 1.75 daystar coil spacers.

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